About the Artist

Chaos is abundant, both intrinsically and extrinsically. Disorder, formless matter and energies that are waiting to be transmuted into reality. With my paintbrush, I conduct a symphony of alchemy, transforming this chaos into tangible form. The layers of reality that vibrate at frequencies beyond human perception are also present. I channel these energies, making the unknown known. Messages from the universe appear within my works, some bold and others intricately hidden in cryptic messages for those who are meant to decipher them.

My art practice is deeply spiritual. I enter a flow state, meditate, light incense, place crystal grids and set an intention for my work. I invite energies to collaborate with me, including ascended masters, divine forces, different aspects of my self, crystals and other divine beings.

I work with angels and angel numbers, guiding myself through my works. Some messages are not for me but are meant for the rightful person to find and take guidance from, to feel seen, heard and safe with the work.

My art is spiritual, tribal and a practice of alchemy and channeling. It tells my story and reveals secrets about myself, my past and my future. The universe and the cosmos whisper to me, conveying messages for the world. These messages may be for a specific individual or for the general population to raise their vibrations and the Earth’s vibration. The world is ascending into divinity, away from the negative forces that are spreading.

My artwork serves as my voice, ammunition and protection during this spiritual war between good and evil forces.  All artworks are rare, exclusive creations. Unable to ever be replicated. They are filled with spirit. Meaning, Cosmic energies. A future artefact. A spiritual treasure map for your ancestors. 

My art is created in a space of divine love, light, protection, health, abundance, sacred knowledge and energies beyond human perception. These energies serve to guide and support my work towards its highest purpose.

I work with the elements, creating each piece in collaboration with water, earth, fire, wind and spirit. The resulting bodies of work are unique creations, embodying the essence of these elements. They are intelligent, emotionally resonant and a harmonious blend of all five elements.

My works possess an anatomy. The bones I create as I build the canvas stretcher become the skeleton. The canvas becomes the skin stretched over the bones. I anoint the canvas with divine water, which becomes the blood. The surrounding air from the environment provides its first breath of life. Incense imparts ancient knowledge. The matter of my surroundings becomes part of the very fibres of the being.

 I create my works in my studio on my family farm, under an old, wise oak tree beside a lively lemon tree, surrounded by cows, birds, my two fox terriers and all under the loving supervision of the Wairere falls and the divine protection of the Kaimai rangers.

My earthly character is that of a young, adventurous, creative, empathetic, kind, honest, loyal, trustworthy, curious, fun-loving, romantic, risk-taking, free-spirited, transgender, ADHD, partner, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, cat and fox terroir dad, and artist.

In this life, I find that art is the most fluent language I speak. It allows me to communicate my big ideas, feelings and knowledge in a way that resonates with others. When someone understands my art and feels a connection to it, they may be hearing me and seeing what I see. 

Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, I experienced significant mental health challenges. I attempted various therapies and medications, but none proved effective. My art has been the only true source of healing and growth for me.

Since my birth, I have had a mark-making tool in my hand, using crayons, pencils and paints. My Mum has boxes of my work from my toddler years. My love for creation grew, and I attended art classes as a young primary school student. However, I was made to feel inadequate and criticised by the art teacher, which deeply affected me and led me to avoid art for many years.

It was not until the COVID-19 lockdown that I felt guided back to my practice. I began drawing with felts and gradually healed, growing and learning to love, forgive and embrace my creativity. I gained strength, confidence and a sense of purpose. I returned to painting and, with the support of close friends, transformed a two-bay garage on the farm into a dedicated painting space. My father installed art lights and power sources, creating a sanctuary for my creative expression. 

For the first time in my life, I awoke with excitement. I was able to do so in the morning, a feat I had not been able to do during severe depression. Not only did I wake up, but I did so with gratitude, a sense of life and a desire to walk my path, create and do art. My spirit animal, Spencer, guided me along the way, sitting on my shoulder while I painted. 

Spirit steered me towards my mentor, Gaye Jurisich, who I would work with weekly. She provided immense support and helped me believe in myself. With my wings spread and the creative wind under my wings, I began to enter the world of art. I exhibited some of my work in Gayes’ shows, had a piece displayed in a Hamilton Gallery and entered a piece into the New Zealand Youth Art Awards, where I was a finalist. I assisted my mentor in setting up one of her many successful exhibitions at the Wallace Gallery in Morrinsville. I met Tonia from the Wallace Gallery at a different Waikato art event. She was impressed by my art and offered me a space for my own exhibition.

I worked diligently and produced a variety of large, soulful, colourful and magical works. I had my first solo exhibition, a feeling I will never forget. It was successful, and I am very proud of it.

 I felt a pull to move to Wellington to further pursue my art career. However, I encountered many challenges there, including losing friends, making new ones, falling down the stairs and breaking my tailbone, feeling alone and unsupported, and losing my job. Despite these obstacles, I met the love of my life, who understands me and appreciates my art. 

Without my studio and the freedom to create, I lost my flow and my art came to a halt. However, the one other thing my soul was yearning for came to be: my soulmate. I now wanted to continue living in Wellington to pursue a life with her and build a life together. My partner is also creative, a fashion designer and pattern maker whose exquisite creations inspire me for future collaborations.

Earlier this year, 2026, we moved to Tauranga. My studio is now a short drive away.

For my birthday, my partner cleared out my studio (three and a half years’ worth of bird droppings) and prepared it for use. She cleared the block between me and my art and re-showed me the path. I am incredibly grateful and am now feeling reconnected with my purpose and the core of who I am. However, I am no longer walking this path alone. I now have my soulmate by my side.

While cleaning the studio, we came to a realisation: the universe sent me to her, but to gain the love of my life, I had to make a sacrifice. And momentarily, that was my art. We have now built a strong relationship and moved back to my homeland, where I now not only have the love of my life but also my art practice back. My purpose. My love and my purpose. And I am walking my path again. It feels good.

I have finally created this website to share my works with the world. I hope my works inspire curiosity, joy, wonder, understanding, familiarity, connection and purpose.

I intend to create bodies of work to serve myself and all sentient beings for the greatest good. In being an accelerant in the reaction of self-awareness and discovery in becoming the highest vibration of ourselves. In loving ourselves and, in turn, having the power to love all other sentient beings and care for the Earth.

I intend to provide for my family. When I have achieved this, I intend to serve the wider community. I wish to support and help those in need. I have a strong desire to help those with the same struggles I have faced, including those with mental health battles, addictions and those in my own transgender community.

These words are the closest I can get to what I want to express without painting a picture.

Yours truly,
Luca Richard de Andrad Odgers